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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.37, 233.73 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.37, 233.73 and 98.48 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.37 : 233.73 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.37/233.73 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.37x = 233.73 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.37x = 23,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,018.31/169.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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